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Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, who molded Buffalo into a Top 3 defense this year, is on the market. If Joe Philbin wants a change, there’s a top name. There are other options, of course. It’s that time of the year. Philbin hasn't tipped his hand if he's going to change anything. Maybe his saying nothing means the status quo will remain. And this shouldn’t be change for change’s sake. Kevin Coyle ran a Top 10 defense for 2 1/2 years with the Dolpins before something went wrong at the end of this season. Very wrong. Let's not throw out the first 2 1/2 years, though, just for the latest view. Here are the five question I’d have if...

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Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, who molded Buffalo into a Top 3 defense this year, is on the market. If Joe Philbin wants a change, there’s a top name. There are other options, of course. It’s that time of the year.
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